First Nations chiefs meet in Ottawa to address economic, child welfare, policing, and racism issues.

Hundreds of First Nations chiefs are meeting in Ottawa to discuss issues like economic reconciliation, reforming the child welfare system, policing, and carbon pricing. This follows a contentious October assembly where a $47.8 billion child welfare deal was rejected. The meeting also comes after six fatal police interactions, with plans to propose a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak expects policing to be a major topic, noting that First Nations often face ongoing issues that go overlooked.

December 02, 2024
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